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BY J.D. WILSON SIGMA — Don’t worry, political junkies, the space between elections seems to be getting shorter. Those who live for this should just take a deep breath and dive right back in. I’m just glad the ugly ads on… Continue Reading →

BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE COURTHOUSE – Candidates John E. Coker and Pieri Burton are no longer seeking a seat on the Virginia Beach City Council on Election Day. The candidates had made announcements of their withdrawals via social media or in… Continue Reading →

Ed. note — The Independent News asked announced candidates for the Virginia Beach City Council Princess Anne District seat to answer an initial set of questions about issues. This appeared in print on Friday, May 25, during the edition distributed at this… Continue Reading →

Ed. note — The Independent News asked candidates for the single Virginia Beach City Council, at large, seat on the ballot on Tuesday, Nov. 8, to answer questions about issues in the city and, specifically, the city’s southern communities. This appeared in… Continue Reading →

FROM THE EDITOR PUNGO — The Independent News does not endorse candidates for office, but it urges citizens to engage in the great work of building better paths for our nation, commonwealth and communities on Tuesday, Nov. 8. Regardless of your… Continue Reading →

THE INDEPENDENT NEWS COURTHOUSE — Beach voters can look at their ballots for the general election today by visiting the voter registrar’s slice of vbgov.com. The General Assembly is up for election, and the city will have a total of… Continue Reading →

BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE COURTHOUSE – Beach residents voting in either of the two state senate primaries on Tuesday will use new machines that digitally scan paper ballots. “You’re going to walk in, and it will be different,” said Donna Patterson, the general… Continue Reading →

STAFF REPORT VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia — Voters in need of identification have several opportunities to get a photo identification before the election on Nov. 4. Virginia law requires voters to present photo identification at the polls. The city Voter Registrar provides the… Continue Reading →